More Than 100 Lawmakers Urge Scrapping Of Federal Plans To Cut LGBTQ Lifeline Services

In a recent USA TODAY article, lawmakers are urging federal officials to preserve funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ support line — a vital resource for at-risk communities.Iris Telehealth’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tom Milam, offers clinical insight on the importance of identity-affirming care in suicide prevention. As a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Milam emphasizes how specialized, affirming mental health support can be life-saving for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth.

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